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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 609.71, 913.69 and 349.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 609.71, 913.69 and 349.17 is: 523.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    609.71 : 913.69 = 349.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    609.71/913.69 = 349.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    609.71x = 913.69 × 349.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    609.71x = 319,033.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 319,033.14/609.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 523.25

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